Austin Legal Blog: General Information & Advice from Attorneys in Travis County
The Importance of Child Car Seat Safety
A high-speed vehicle crash and a misused child car seat can lead to an unthinkable disaster. Knowing the correct ways to use car seats at each life stage is vital to reduce injuries and prevent the death of children if involved in a crash. While most believe they are...
What can motorcyclists do to increase their safety on the road?
Riding a motorcycle is a great way to feel more connected to your surrounding environment. You may like the feel of the wind or knowing how close you are to the road. It can be exhilarating. Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle can also be dangerous. In 2018,...
Back-to-School Driving Tips
August - summer is wrapping up, school is back in session, and it's time to start navigating unruly condensed roads again. Many of these accidents are preventable when following school zone laws, limiting distractions and paying attention to the road. Here are...
Black Ice on Austin’s Overpasses, Bridges & Roads
When the weather changes and the ground freezes, drivers will need to be more aware than ever. While most people know that black ice can be a huge hazard for those on the road, many do not know what it looks like or how much they are at greater risk for injury or death…
Watch for Winter Road Maintenance in Austin
As the winter season is upon us, many of us are concerned about what to do if we are injured in a car accident. With the perennial ice and snow storms in Austin, the icy conditions and intermittent winter road maintenance…
Increased Accidents on Austin’s Icy Winter Roads
Whether you’re a pedestrian, cyclist, or driver in Central Texas, you’ve probably been exposed to the difficult winter road conditions at one time or another. Unfortunately, accidents happen, and when they do, it can lead to personal injuries and legal troubles…
Watch out for Holiday Traffic & Travel Accidents
The holidays are a time for family and friends, but they can also be a difficult time to get around. Holiday travel accidents and winter weather-related traffic pile-ups in the Austin area can happen because of icy roads and bridges, dangerous snow-moving equipment, or ineffective winter road maintenance…
15 Questions To Ask When Hiring a Truck Accident Lawyer
When a severe accident with a commercial 18-wheeler or dump truck happens, it can be one of the most trying times for victims and their families. Every accident involving a commercial truck is unique and frequently leads to life-threatening injuries and sometimes...
Discover How to Settle a Personal Injury Claim Without a Lawyer
Do You Have An Austin Personal Injury Case? An unfortunate reality of life is that sometimes people get injured through no fault of their own. For certain, every case of personal injury is different. Sometimes the accident blame is shared, while other times, serious...
3 Reasons People Don’t Go To the Doctor After They Are In An Accident – And 3 Reasons You Should
If you’ve just been in an accident your first step should be to seek medical care as quickly as possible. This may seem very obvious but you would be surprised how many people don’t do it. Here’s the reasons we hear most often: 1. No Time To Treat Your Injuries...